Posts Tagged ‘Self-Improvement’
Become a Better Listener with the 3-Step ACE Method
Most listening advice is trite. Instead, try this new 3-step framework: listen with attention, curiosity, and empathy (ACE). Here’s how to do it.
Read MoreWhat Makes Listening So Difficult (and What Can We Do About It)?
Our entertainment-driven, dopamine-addicted, never-bored society has made listening harder than ever. Here are 3 tips to become a better listener.
Read MoreBook Review: “The Obstacle Is the Way”
Ryan Holiday’s book “The Obstacle Is the Way” is a great gateway drug to Stoic philosophy. Here’s my brief summary & review of the book.
Read MoreThese Are My 10 Favorite Nonfiction Books from the 1,000+ Books I’ve Read in My Life
From the 1,000+ books I’ve read in my life, here are my ten favorite nonfiction books in order. I included a short summary and what makes each one unique.
Read MoreThe Secret Power of WIIFM
Putting yourself in the recipient’s shoes & asking “What’s in it for me?” can help you write better emails, craft stronger pitches, & persuade more people.
Read MoreBook Review: “Magic Words”
In “Magic Words,” Jonah Berger offers countless science-backed ways for persuading others and building stronger relationships.
Read MoreBook Review: “The Comfort Crisis”
In “The Comfort Crisis,” Michael Easter challenges readers to re-evaluate our air-conditioned, comfy lives to instead pursue nature and novelty.
Read MoreLaid Off? Try These 5 Tips to Get Back on Your Feet
After getting laid off, I learned it’s possible to bounce back —and do it quickly. Here are five ways to maintain sanity and land on your feet.
Read MoreBook Review: “Slow Productivity”
Cal Newport’s 2024 release “Slow Productivity” is a great companion book to his earlier classic “Deep Work.” Here are the highlights.
Read More25 Quotes to Build Your Life Around
The best quotes contain a world of wisdom in a couple of sentences. Each of these 25 quotes can be used to build a life worth living.
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